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"Everybody knows that when it's storming, in this trade that we do, expectations are that you will be working, no matter where you go in the system," Dave Sharpshair said.

In some places, Steve James will go in first to clear the way.

"When we get to a storm situation, generally it's a tree that has taken down a line. We'll come in, remove the tree, so that they can do the repairs," the tree service worker said.

It's a work detail that could keep them away from their families for weeks.

"You make the arrangements that you need to, and try to get everything taken care of at home. And basically you don't know if you'll be gone for two weeks or three weeks," Sharpshair said. "We're going to be there as quick as can, work as long as we can and get their service back on."